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William Jonathan Crawley
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Crawley was shot and killed as he was escorting a woman to her residence so she could gather clothing and move out of their home on South Carolina 9, five miles from Pageland. Deputy Crawley was also serving a court order on the woman's husband to move out of the home when the suspect opened fire, killing both Deputy Crawley and the woman. The suspect then fled to another residence about 20 minutes north, where a six-hour standoff ensued. During the standoff, a SWAT team attempted to take him into custody when his attention was diverted, but he instead reached for a weapon and was shot numerous times. Deputy Crawley had served with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department for 4 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife, daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Crawley gave the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chesterfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Crawley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
William is the only officer of Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
William is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1998, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1998, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 29. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
William was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Mondays: 13.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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